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15 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Bosnia and Herzegovina

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to the Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This iconic Ottoman-era bridge was destroyed during the Bosnian War and meticulously rebuilt in 2004.

2. Sarajevo, the capital, is often called the "Jerusalem of Europe" due to its rich history of religious diversity, with mosques, synagogues, Catholic churches, and Orthodox churches all within close proximity.

3. Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, making it the first socialist country to host the event.

4. The Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun, near Visoko, is claimed by some to be the oldest and largest pyramid in the world, though its origins remain a topic of debate among archaeologists.

5. Bosnia and Herzegovina has one of the last remaining primeval forests in Europe, Peručica, located within the Sutjeska National Park.

6. Coffee culture in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a deeply rooted tradition, with *Bosanska kafa* (Bosnian coffee) served in a džezva (traditional coffee pot) and often accompanied by a cube of sugar or a piece of Turkish delight.

7. The country is known for its stećci, medieval tombstones that are intricately decorated and found scattered throughout the countryside. They are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8. The Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center commemorates the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, one of the most tragic events in modern European history.

9. Bosnia and Herzegovina has an unusual political system, with three presidents representing the Bosniak, Croat, and Serb ethnic groups, rotating every eight months.

10. The Drina River, which runs through the country, inspired Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić’s novel *The Bridge on the Drina*, a classic of world literature.

11. The Trebinje region is famous for its wine production, particularly Vranac and Žilavka, which are becoming increasingly popular internationally.

12. Cevapi, small grilled sausages typically served with flatbread and raw onions, are a national dish and a staple of Bosnian cuisine.

13. The Sarajevo Tunnel, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, was a lifeline for the besieged city during the Bosnian War, allowing the transport of food, medicine, and supplies.

14. Bosnia and Herzegovina has an abundance of natural hot springs and thermal spas, making it a popular destination for wellness tourism.

15. The country is one of the few places in the world where wild horses roam freely, particularly in the Krug plateau near Livno.

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